Old Sylvania phonograph turntable won’t turn. How do I fix this?
The radio part and cassette parts of the unit work fine. The turntable only makes a small whirring sound when I flip it on. How can I get it to work? Does anyone know about the inner workings of a phonograph player? Thanks!
Hi myswendy,
Most turntables were driven by a belt. The motor shaft had a pulley on it and the turntable had a shaft with a pulley. Since you hear a whirring sound your motor is probably O.K.
Most likely your belt broke. It may be difficult to find a replacement but you can try. I was able to fix mine using a rubber band for a "belt". It has held up a couple years but I seldom use it.
I hope this info helps you.
Norm